A fire believed to have started from ashes in a trash can damaged a garage in Ann Arbor Tuesday morning, but firefighters were able to put it out before it spread to the attached house.

Ann Arbor firefighters responded to multiple calls early Tuesday morning reporting a house fire in the 1500 block of King George Boulevard just off Packard Street. When they arrived at about 1:30 a.m., they found one side of the home’s attached garage on fire. Most of the fire was on the outside of the structure, according to a press release.

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Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames before the house was affected. Damage was contained to the garage and is estimated to be under $5,000.

Officials believe the fire originated from hot ashes that were put in a trash can Monday night.

No injuries were reported. The homeowner was able to escape the house unharmed.

Chelsea Hoedl is an intern reporter for The Ann Arbor News. She can be reached at choedl@mlive.com.